Presents facts about the Vietnam War. Discusses causes, Ho Chi Minh's creation of a Communist Vietnam, the Tonkin Incident, the Tet Offensive, the fall of Saigon, and the flight of refugees.
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Nations fight for control of Indochina colonies -- Ho Chi Minh establishes a communist Vietnam -- US presidents follow Truman Doctrine -- Tonkin Incident prompts Johnson to military action -- Unique tactics and technologies used in Vietnam -- US sustains assault on North Vietnam -- Viet Cong go underground -- North Vietnam launches the Tet Offensive -- Antiwar movement grows in the United States -- Saigon falls to the North Vietnamese -- As Vietnam recovers, refugees flee -- Vietnam War is considered a US loss -- 12 key dates.